Assam CM launches three welfare schemes

IANS | February 26, 2026 3:21 PM

Guwahati, Feb 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday launched three major welfare initiatives aimed at strengthening financial support for students and empowering youth across the state, particularly those pursuing higher education.

Kerala HC stays release of 'Kerala Story 2' for 15 days

IANS | February 26, 2026 2:46 PM

Kochi Feb, 26 (IANS) In a significant development that has sent ripples through the film industry and political circles alike, the Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed the release of the controversial film "Kerala Story 2" for 15 days, just a day before its scheduled theatrical debut.

‘They fired a gunshot’: SC directs seizure of NCERT book, contemplates contempt action against officials

IANS | February 26, 2026 12:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday came down heavily on the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) over references to “corruption in the judiciary” in a Class 8 Social Science textbook, observing that the controversy appeared to be the result of a “calculated move” that has left the judiciary “bleeding”.

Youth Congress files complaint against Kerala Speaker over ‘attack’ claim on Minister Veena George

IANS | February 26, 2026 12:11 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 26 (IANS) The political storm over the alleged assault on state Health Minister Veena George intensified on Thursday after the Youth Congress filed a formal complaint with the State Police Chief against Kerala Legislative Assembly Speaker A.N. Shamseer, accusing him of spreading a “false narrative” that the activists had attacked the minister at Kannur railway station.